More food packs to be delivered to Qauia lockdown area today
The government will be delivering more food ration packs to families in the lockdown area in Qauia today. 250 household packs were distributed in Qauia yesterday. T
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50 new co-operatives registered since the COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport has registered a total of 50 new co-operatives, mostly engaging in administrat
521 families in home isolation will receive food and essential item packs from this morning
521 families who are currently under home isolation in Nadi will start receiving 629 food and essential item packs by the government from this morning. This includes 3
Bainimarama pledges stronger collaboration with Japan
The Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has pledged a stronger collaboration with the Japanese Government in achieving sustainable and resilient recovery and socio-economic
Bainimarama commends NZ for their continuous support to Fiji
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has thanked the New Zealand Government for their continuous support to Fiji in these trying times. New Zealand has supported Fiji wit
Retail Outlets to safely open in Lami-Suva-Nausori Containment Zone – Koya
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, Faiyaz Koya says in a progressive effort to safely resume more economic activity, the Ministry and the Ministry of He
Development partners commit to helping Fijians mitigate and recover from the pandemic and further pledge their support for the 2021-2022 National Budget
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today hosted a Development Partner Forum where development partners reaffirmed their commitment to helping Fijians mitigate and recov
Applications for government’s $50 cash assistance starts today
The application for the Ministry of Economy’s $50 cash assistance to individuals affected by COVID-19 in Viti Levu will open at 9am today. The Ministry of Econo
NFP Leader says Govt must admit its strategy is wrong and listen to medical advice however Doctor Fong says they have not advised the Govt to enforce a 24 hour curfew for 28 days
The National Federation Party says hundreds of new COVID-19 cases are announced every week and the Government must admit its current strategy is wrong and listen to its m
Bainimarama thanks Australia for supporting Fiji at this time of great need
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed his appreciation to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Australian Government for their remarkable support to
Chandu Umaria was a man of action - Bala
Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala says he is saddened to hear about the passing of his long-time friend and former Lord Mayor of Suva, Chandu Umaria. Bala says wha
Former Lord Mayor and Special Administrator of Suva City Council, Chandu Umaria passes away
The former Lord Mayor and the Special Administrator of the Suva City Council, Chandu Umaria has passed away. Umaria has been a great contributor to the progress of Suv
Fiji signs direct funding agreement of $1.7 million with Australia for ICT upgrades at Fiji Immigration Department
The Fijian government and the Australian government have signed a direct funding agreement of 1.7 million for the advancement of the Fijian Immigration Department’
I would have waited for the vaccine until every Fijian gets it but I wanted to show that I believe in the vaccine - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he would have gladly waited for his vaccination until every Fijian received theirs but he wanted to show everyone that he believes
Reports on ABC about brawls starting because of food is being fire-fanned by people in Fiji - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says reports on ABC Radio Australia about brawls starting because of food in Fiji are being fire-fanned by people in the country.
Govt contracts Shop N Save and New World to supply food packs to lockdown areas
The Government has contracted Shop N Save and New World supermarkets to supply food and essential item packs to families in isolation or lockdown areas. Minister for E
Ministry of Employment recovers over $300,000 in due wages from non-compliant employers
More than $300,000 was recovered as wages due, from March to May this year, from non-compliant employers and payment has been made to affected workers. The Ministry of
Govt to disburse another round of the $50 cash assistance for the informal sector
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has revealed that the Government will be disbursing another round of the $50 cash assistance for people in the informal sector.
If your employer says you cannot work at that workplace unless you get vaccinated, then you won’t be able to work there – AG
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people have the constitutional right to refuse a medical procedure or treatment however if your employer says you cannot work a
PS for iTaukei Affairs Meleti Bainimarama passes away
The Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Meleti Bainimarama has passed away. He was appointed as a Permanent Secretary in 2016. The Chair of Public Service Commi
149 hairdressers and barber shops given approval to open which will re-employ around 503 people
The Ministry of Commerce and Trade together with the Ministry of Health has approved 149 hairdressers and barber shop applications which will re-employ around 503 people.